July 22, 2024
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) is delighted to welcome Dr. Rebecca Whitworth to its medical team. Dr. Whitworth, a dedicated and skilled Family Medicine physician, brings knowledge of rural healthcare and focuses on caring for patients from pediatrics through geriatrics and everyone in between.
Growing up in Barbourville, KY, Dr. Whitworth's passion for medicine was fueled by her awareness of rural health disparities. Dr. Whitworth holds a medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Asbury University, where she graduated magna cum laude. She has received numerous honors, including the Dr. Carl Cooper Jr. Award for excellence in physician-patient communication and the Family Medicine Leads Scholarship from the AAFP. Dr. Whitworth recently completed her residency training in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital under the guidance of program director and family physician Dr. Patrick Jenkins.
Dr. Whitworth is committed to providing personalized care and believes in the importance of clear patient communication, fostering long-term relationships, and ensuring that rural patients receive high-quality care close to home.
Carolyn Sparks, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Lake Cumberland, shared, “We are thrilled that Dr. Whitworth has chosen to stay in the area after completing her residency here at LCRH. Her dedication to rural healthcare and skillset will significantly benefit our community. We take pride in training and developing qualified, competent, and compassionate physicians through our residency programs. Seeing them continue to contribute to our community for years to come is immensely gratifying.”
Dr. Whitworth is now accepting patients at Lake Cumberland Medical Associates, located at 350 Hospital Way, Somerset, KY 42503; appointments can be made by calling 606.451.2600. To learn more, visit us online at LakeCumberlandPhysicianPractices.com.